]> ny_census New York State Census An inventory of the item at Syracuse University MRC &su_name; &su_address; 3 Aug 2015 Michele Combs3 Aug 2015 English Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; New York (State) New York State Census circa 1817 1 folder (SC) manuscript labeled "Census of N[ew] York. No. 1" 4578136 English Biographical History

The area which eventually became New York State was first visited by Europeans in 1609. The area was largely settled by Dutch until the Second Anglo-Dutch War, when the English captured it and governed it as the Province of New York. New York wrote its first state Constitution in 1777; that same year, George Clinton was inaugurate as the state's first governor. A "Census of Electors and Other Inhabitants" in 1814, divided by town, shows a total of just over 1 million; today the state has a population of nearly 8.5 million.

Scope and Contents of the Collection

The New York State Census consists of a single oversize sheet labeled as "Census of N[ew] York. No. 1." The document probably dates from after 1814 but before 1820, based on the counties that are included and the populations given. The categories are "Not Naturalized," "Free Whites" divided by males and females, "Slaves," "Free Colored," "Indentured Servants," and "Total." Fifty counties are listed.

Arrangement of the Collection

Single sheet.

Subject and Genre Headings New York State New York (State) -- Population. New York (State) -- History -- 19th century. Census records. Access Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

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New York State Census, &su_name;

Acquisition Information

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Inventory Administrative records "Census of N[ew] York. No. 1"circa 1820754